Lucy Sherman: Twin Cities embrace public art, artist Hugh Lassen

If there is one thing I learned last summer as I lived and worked in Lewiston, it is that this city is dedicated to the public arts and sees legitimate value in the unexpected encounters of a mural, a series of photographs along the road, or sculptures that either light up, rattle, or linger peacefully.

L-A This Week

Photos: American Legion hosts Chili cook-off

Madeline’s Mission gifts bassinet to Androscoggin’s Hospice House

Fox attacks woman, dogs in Auburn

The 89-year-old who was mauled is said to have fought the fox as it attacked. She was recovering this week from various injuries suffered in the attack.

Photos: Crafts highlight Woman’s Literary Union fair

Photos: Holiday flowers in short supply

Every poinsettia in Mike Small's greenhouse is accounted for and he and his employees are having a hard time keeping up with the demand for wreaths as the holiday season approaches.

Auburn church welcomes Maine’s episcopal bishop

McLean wins DA race for tri-county area

The Republican says the race for top prosecutor transcended politics.

Photo album: A meal in honor of veterans

The Exchange Club of Auburn hosted a free lunch for veterans at The Green Ladle in Lewiston ahead of Veterans Day, which is Friday.